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About Akot

Akot

Akot is the name of a city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.The place was witness to the second Anglo-Maratha War when forces owing allegiances to Governor Arthur Wellesley and Bhonsle of Nagpur fought in the Battle of Argaon. Akot also happens to be a municipal corporation. The city has a rich mix of Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Christians and Jains.

Places to StayAkot as a city has a lot of affordable hotels and lodges. However, if you are looking for a stay in a bigger city nearby, then the city of Akola (43 km) is a great option. Some of the budget hotels worth a thought are Regency Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600), Center Plaza Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700), Hotel Rising Sun (Tariff – Rs. 500) and Green Valley Resort (Tariff – Rs. 1,000).

LanguageThe official language of Akot is Marathi. Hindi is also widely spoken and understood.

EventsThe important festivals celebrated are Ganesh Chathurthi, Diwali, Holi, Buddha Jayanti and the two Eid(s).

Places of InterestAkot has a wide range of tourist attractions which are both thrilling and enchanting in nature such as the Narsing Maharaj Temple, the Narnala Fort, Shri Wari Hanuman Mandir, Khatkali Forest and others.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airports are the Sonegaon and Nanded airports at distances of 231 km and 239 km respectively.

Rail:Akot has a railway station of its own. However, the major railway station close to the city is the Akola Junction at a distance of 46 km.

Bus:Various buses connect Akot to different parts of the state. Private buses are pretty active in the area too. Two of the major operators in the area are Sheetal Travels and Anushka Travels. Get discount coupons for bus tickets by logging on to TicketGoose.com, a leading bus booking portal

About Aurangabad

Aurangabad

Aurangabad, named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is a tourist hub with so many historical monuments. The city lies along the banks of river Kham and is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The famous caves of Ajanta and Ellora are situated here which have been recognized by UNESCO as the world heritage sites. Other tourist attractions include the various museums which house the art treasures of the region.

Budget Hotels in AurangabadBeing one of the major tourist destinations of the region, Aurangabad has a lot to offer when it comes to the provision of staying facilities. Hotel Janaki Executive is located at a distance of 5.2 Kms from the Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand on the Nagpur Aurangabad Mumbai Highway and costs a price range of around Rs. 2036. The Manor Hotel is situated at a pebble throw distance of 2.4 Kms from Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand on Bhanudas Sabhagarh Railway Station Road and the price is Rs. 1983 for the single night stay. Another place to stay is the Key Hotel which lies at a distance of 2Kms from Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand on Bhanudas Sabhagrah Railway Staion Road and charges a sum of Rs. 2961. The luxury hotel Taj residency is located at 8Kms from the Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand and costs a price of Rs. 5844. Hotel Classic is located quite nearby the Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand and costs just Rs. 832.

LanguageThe main language spoken here is Ahirani which is similar to Marathi and Andh.

Events in AurangabadWith so many festivals going throughout the year, Dussehra is celebratd in the month of September-October for a period of 10 days. Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival with a celebration continuing for over 10 days. Another festival is the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji and celebrated in the month of May with quite zeal.

Places to See in AurangabadThe main tourist attractions are Bibi Ka Maqbara, lying at a distance of 6.5 Kms from Aurangabad Railway Bus Stand and Panchakki is placed at around 4 Kms from the same. The other place worth visiting is Aurangabad Caves which is placed at 8.9 from Aurangabad Bus Stand.

How to Get There

Air:One can reach the town of Aurangabad by air easily with Aurangabad airport lying across.

Rail:The city of Aurangabad owns a railway station connecting all the major cities through train routes.

BusThe Aurangabad Bus Stand provides quite an efficient bus service connecting and commuting the tourist passengers from all over the adjacent regions. Avail book bus online service offered by TicketGoose.com to get to Dausa without hassle. To get discounted bus tickets you will have to book your tickets in advance.